I don't look at the AKC picture of the GSD much. So went to really look just this once. I agree this is not a good dog. I would not buy this dog, nor do I want the drawing in my house. I would rather look at my pets than that one. sheila <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I wrote to the AKC about the artists rending of the dog on the AKC site. it is awful. soft back, long hocks flat croup..quite a few faults just standing. they said this rendering had been approved by the PC years ago. I think it is time for an update..but then again, it would probably take years for it to come to fruition sort of like the illustrated standard. Christine. hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Steve and Christine Grainger WWW.HICKORYHILLGSD.COM > [Original Message] > From: > To: ; > Date: 6/10/2007 12:44:39 PM > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Would the dog (the illustrated standard) on the GSDCA websi... > > > > > > In a message dated 6/10/2007 12:02:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > uwish@xxxxxxxxxx writes: > Would the dog (the illustrated standard) on the GSDCA website win in > today's specialty ring? How many dogs that look like him do you see > winning in the specialty ring today? What do you think? Just curious, > Barbara > > > > In the specialty ring, nada. but the one on the AKC website for the standard > likely would. > Molly > > > Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 > Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, Life member CKC > "Life without dogs would be to have no life at all" > > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. > > ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. > > For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================